Valentines day is this Friday and it makes me think of the deeper meaning of love that our students have been learning throughout the year.

From the very start of the school year, our students met as an entire school to learn about a new virtue each week such as gratitude, humility, patience, perseverance, and generosity. We explain that each virtue is a reflection of Christ’s love for us. In small but meaningful ways, they have shown love through their actions: offering words of encouragement to a friend, patiently waiting their turn, humbly admitting mistakes, and giving of their time to help others.

This Valentine’s Day, I encourage all of our students to continue living these virtues every day. Love is best expressed through acts of kindness, service, and genuine care for one another. As Scripture reminds us, “Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14).

Thank you for your continued support in forming students who lead with both faith and virtue. I pray this Valentine’s Day is a reminder of the great love God has for each of us and an opportunity to share that love with others.

May you have a blessed and joy-filled Valentine’s Day!

Rick Logue

This is a friendly but important reminder that the $250 enrollment fee to secure your child’s spot for the 2025-2026 school year is due no later than February 28. Your timely payment allows us to plan effectively for staffing, classroom resources, and programs that support our students’ learning and growth.

Tuition will remain steady at $8,320, with many financial aid opportunities available. This year, the average out-of-pocket cost for families was less than $2,500 per student, making a high-quality Catholic education accessible to more families. If you have any questions about tuition or financial aid, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office—we’re happy to help!

Additionally, as part of our efforts to simplify the reenrollment process, required forms such as emergency medical and transportation forms will now be completed online in the coming weeks. At this time, the only step needed to confirm your child’s reenrollment is to submit the $250 fee by February 28.

We invite you to spread the word about our Prospective Family Open House on Tuesday, February 18, at 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for new families to see what makes our school so special!

If a new family enrolls and mentions you as their referral, you’ll receive a $1,000 tuition credit as our thank-you for helping us grow!

During the Open House, prospective families will:

• Tour our classrooms and campus
• Learn about our faith-based curriculum and small class sizes
• Discover the academic and spiritual support we provide

Encourage friends, neighbors, and family members to attend—together, we can continue building a strong, faith-filled community!

Need assistance applying for tuition assistance? Join us on February 19 for Financial Aid Night, where we will have experts available to help families apply for the EdChoice Scholarship and FACTS Grant & Aid.

If you are planning to apply for financial aid while attending, please bring the following:

• Proof of residency (current utility bills are the easiest)
• 2023 Tax Return
• 2024 W-2 Forms

The deadline to apply for financial aid through FACTS Grant and Aid is March 15. This single application will make your family eligible for multiple financial assistance programs that can help make a Saint Patrick Catholic School education more affordable.

Through one comprehensive application, you will become eligible for:

• Saint Patrick Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund
• Saint Patrick Parish Scholarships
• Emmaus Road Scholarship
• Diocesan Tuition Assistance

To begin your financial aid application, please visit our online portal at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid. This years application has been streamlined and only asks questions about income. The only materials you need in order to apply are your 2023 tax return and 2024 W-2 Forms.

We are excited to remind our families that Ohio’s EdChoice Expansion Program offers financial aid to all families—regardless of income! Many of our families are already benefiting from this program, receiving $6,166 per child toward tuition.

If your family income is under 450% of the federal poverty level (which is $144,675 for a family of four), you will receive the full tuition amount. If your income is above this, you will still receive a partial scholarship, ensuring that every family gets assistance.

The application process opens on February 1. You can access the required documents by clicking the button below. We also have printed copies of both renewal and new application forms available in the office—just reach out, and we’ll send them home with your student.

We encourage all families to apply and take advantage of this incredible opportunity! More information is included at the link below.

Originally, Doughnuts with Grown-ups was scheduled for later this month. This will be rescheduled for a time later in the spring.

• Wednesday, February 12 - School Mass in the Froning Center
• Thursday, February 13 - Valentine's Day Parties in the classrooms
• Friday, February 14 - No School
• Monday, February 17 - No School, Presidents Day
• Tuesday, February 18 - Prospective Family Open House
• Wednesday, February 19 - School Mass in the Froning Center
• Friday, February 21 - End of second trimester, 2-hour early release